M.A. in Law – National Security

The Master of Arts in Law is designed for working students who wish to study law for professional advancement and for students seeking a practical academic credential to increase their marketability as they launch their career. You will be grounded in foundational legal contexts, taught through a Christian worldview, so you can better understand the laws that affect your career. The concentration in National Security is offered online (with limited on-campus course selection). This degree provides a competitive edge to professionals working in government, public administration and related fields through coursework in intelligence, terrorism and homeland defense, and criminal law and procedure.

Choose from a robust list of challenging courses from national security law to constitutional law and policy, according to your area of interest.

Compliment your degree program by exploring the art of negotiations, the rule of law and more.

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Explores the role of the various U.S. intelligence agencies in assessing foreign and domestic terror threats, developing effective counterterrorism strategies and thwarting terrorist aggression. Topics include intelligence collection and analysis, domestic vs. foreign intelligence, uses and limits of intelligence for counterterrorism, ethical issues in intelligence and intelligence oversight and reform.

Surveys cyber arena as a facet of international affairs; introduces language and technical specifications of cyberweapons, critical infrastructure, cyberattack and cyberconflict; surveys role of state, non-state and international actors in cyberspace, including the role of the private sector and NGOs.

Presents the most influential threads of political thought and philosophy in the Islamic world from Muhammad and the Caliphate through modern jihadism. Topics and authors examined include Sunni and Shi'ite theories of leadership, the Mamluk ideology, Ibn Khaldun, al-Farabi, Ibn Rushd, Sayeed Qutb, and others.

Broadens individual understanding of the ever changing nature of international terrorism and its consequences on American society at large. It covers the present-day US domestic and external responses to terrorism and focus on the rise of the US Homeland Security Agency. Also, there is a focus on trends in modern terrorism, especially the proliferation of WMD and what the US can do (or is doing) to counter such trends.

(1) The philosophical and theological sources and nature of American law and justice; (2) the role of lawyers in the American justice system; and (3) jurisprudential thinking about what lawyers do, including select substantive legal issues.

The functions, powers, and processes of both legislative bodies and administrative agencies. Includes issues of representative theory, legislative organization and procedure, and interaction of the legislature with other branches of government plus the constitutional limitations and roles of administrative agencies.

Examines the history of the Constitution, the structure, power and limitations of each of the 3 branches of the federal government, the power and rights of the states, and the authority of local governments (counties and cities). Cross-listed with GOV 619.

This seminar provides students an analysis of national security topics. Among the topics which may be covered are national security and the role of law, theoretical approaches to national security and world order, development of the international law of conflict management, the use of force in international relations, the laws of wars and neutrality, war crimes, the international law of intelligence collection, the control of international terrorism, American security doctrine and nuclear weapons. Cross-listed with GOV 640.

Discussion and study of the nature of international law; state jurisdiction; the individual legal system; statehood and recognition of states; diplomatic and consular immunity; international agreements; the use of force; and an overview of various international organizations.

Application Deadlines: 2017-2018 Semester

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Application Deadline

Session Start Date

Session A

Monday, July 31st

Monday, August 21st

Session M

Monday, August 28th

Monday, September 18th

Session B

Monday, October 2nd

Monday, October 23rd

Session C

Monday, December 19th

Tuesday, January 16th

Session T

Monday, January 29th

Monday, February 12th

Session D

Monday, February 26th

Monday, March 19th

Session E

Monday, April 23rd

Monday, May 14th

Session F

Monday, June 4th

Monday, June 25th

Note: On-campus international applicants must meet a fall semester application deadline of February 15 with an academic acceptance deadline of March 15 or a spring semester application deadline of June 15 with an academic acceptance deadline of July 15.

Regent Law admits students with academic promise and calling who are serious about the critical roles they will assume upon graduation. If you have decided to earn your master's degree in law, we make applying to graduate school easy.

Admissions Criteria

The admissions committee seeks applicants who will bring a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to Regent University's School of Law. The M.A. in Law program seeks highly motivated students and professionals who appreciate the educational benefits and professional development opportunities a graduate legal-based education offers. Each of the following will be evaluated to assess an applicant's potential for success in the program.

Academic achievement (GPA, course rigor, and institution(s) attended)

Mission Fit

Responses to the questions in the application for admission

Skills relevant to the practice of law

Admissions Requirements

Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree from an approved college or university prior to beginning their legal studies. The admissions committee does not recommend any single major or undergraduate field of study, but welcomes majors ranging from political science to engineering, and from biblical studies to psychology. LSAT and GRE not required for admission to our program.

Admissions Decisions

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, with most applicants being notified within two weeks of the date that the application and all supporting documents are received by the Admissions Office.

We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcript, which indicates successful completion of a bachelor's degree program, in order to review you for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: MA in Law Application Pieces.

*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University's Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your degree-granting institution, which indicates successful completion of a bachelor's and master's degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.

4. Resume (Optional)

Submit a current and thorough resume; which provides details of your education, employment and activities. Please list your extracurricular, community, or other activities in the order of importance to you. Give a brief description of your involvement, including any special responsibilities or leadership positions held.

Your resume should be emailed directly to the Admissions Office at apply@regent.edu using the subject line: MA in Law Application Pieces.

5. Personal Goal Statement

Submit a personal goal statement demonstrating an interest in the M.A. in Law degree program. Please email a completed personal goal statement (in a Word document) to the Admissions Office at apply@regent.edu using the subject line: MA in Law Application Pieces.

Describe your professional/academic experiences and career goals and how graduate/doctoral-level coursework from the School of Law will help you facilitate your objectives.

Explain the foundation of your beliefs and values, including the specific ways that your daily life and regular activities reflect those beliefs and values.

Why are you applying to the MA in Law, and why do you want to attend Regent compared to the other schools you are considering?

Note: Graduate school entrance exams (GRE, LSAT, or GMAT) are not required. However, applicants who have taken a graduate school entrance exam are encouraged to have their official scores sent directly to Regent University by the testing agency.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Success Stories

Lina Sophat
LLM Class of 2011

"I had always prayed about going to a Christian law school. My experience at Regent exceeded my expectations."

Joshua Charles
J.D. Class of 2017

Regent University
School of Law

"And I'm honored to be where I am right now. The Museum of the Bible and Regent are a big part of that."

Elizabeth Beavers
J.D. Class of 2012

Regent University
School of Law

"At Regent, it was 'law first' and then we talked about how the law is influenced by the spiritual and moral side—that was a valuable lesson I'll always be thankful to Regent for providing."

Kevin Hoffman
2014

Regent University
School of Law

“Regent definitely prepared me every step of the way, from a summer internship and moot court competitions to working with Singer Legal Group and securing a clerkship. I wouldn’t have had those same opportunities anywhere else.”

Elizabeth Oklevitch
Class of 2014

Regent University
School of Law

“Regent attracts very talented students, and I was continually challenged by the academic excellence and career ambition of my classmates."